Tuesday's Notebook

October 16, 1985

-- Former Atlanta Braves Manager Joe Torre has denied a New York Post report that he is the leading contender to replace Chuck Tanner as manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Torre, who managed the New York Mets before managing the Braves from 1982 through 1984, said he has not been contacted about any managerial openings. The Pirates' incoming president, Malcolm ''Mac'' Prine, has not indentified any of the candidates to replace Tanner. ''I've heard from media people in Pittsburgh and Houston,'' Torre said. ''I keep sitting by my phone, but nothing happens.''